Ageing is a complex process involving defects in various cellular components. The latest evidence suggests a unifying mechanism for cellular ageing that is relevant to the development of common age-related diseases. See Article p.359
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Kelly, D. Ageing theories unified. Nature 470, 342–343 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nature09896
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